I've just been diagnosed of having glaucoma in both eyes about 2 weeks' ago. I'm female, 59 years, ethnic Chinese, from Malayisa. No family history of it, nor blood pressure, nor diabetes. Generally very healthy. I'm a midwife, retired from working in the UK until 3 years ago. Why suddenly glaucoma? I went to see my hospital optomologist when I saw an increase of 'floaters' in the vision of my left eye and that was when he said I had the glaucoma. I've been prescribed Timolol 0.5% b.d. My next appointment for follow up is in 3 months' time. Isn't that a little long for an initial follow-up? Can you advise? Thank you. Miss Chin